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Economic Policy

Turn Green property tax plan on its head by Lawrence Solomon Urban life realizes environmental ideals and produces more wealth using fewer resources. To live lightly on the land, it's best to look to the urban village.
National Post October 18/2005

Toronto the taxed by Lawrence SolomonThe city can hardly wait to use its proposed new powers, but the reaction of the middle class will be: Get me out of here.
National Post May 21/2005

Hardly world-class by Lawrence SolomonUnless Toronto aspires to be Knoxville North, it should follow the great cities of the world and abandon its world's fair ambition.
National Post April 16/2005

Free trade in dolls by Lawrence SolomonEven a 10-year-old Canadian can figure out there's nothing wrong with a Swedish 'American Girl' doll that's made in China – contrary to Lou Dobbs.
National Post January 22/2005

Treacle-down effect by Lawrence SolomonEqualization supposedly helps place Canadians among the greatest, if not the most humble, people on Earth. In fact, it has robbed us of our greatness.
National Post October 30/2004

Toronto the poor by Lawrence Solomon Ontario is promising to grant its capital a host of modern powers by the end of next year, a move that is sure to accelerate the exodus of big business.
National Post September 30/2004

Beggars' summit by Lawrence SolomonInstead of seeking handouts from Ottawa, Canada's Hub-10 mayors should look to Europe and the U.S. and start charging more user fees.
National Post September 18/2004

The fetching dog economy by Lawrence Solomon North America's urban population is growing in leaps and bounds, thanks to a proliferation of pets.
National Post March 3/2004

Martin's 19th-century Cabinet by Lawrence SolomonPaul Martin bills himself as a Prime Minister for the 21st century. His first Cabinet better suits the 19th century.
National Post December 17/2003

Martin versus the old economy by Lawrence SolomonCanada's next prime minister says he is determined to develop a '21st century economy.' The end of bloated farm subsidies is nigh.
National Post September 26/2003

Options for Ontario's free-market Tories by Lawrence SolomonA vote for Liberal McGuinty is a vote for Tory Flaherty. McGuinty's platform is unworkable, but its failure will allow free-market reforms to rise once again.
National Post September 17/2003

World Bank wronged over privatization by Lawrence SolomonThe Bank is clear despite misinterpretations: Full-bore privatization remains the best course for any country concerned about its citizens.
National Post September 3/2003